Briana Parker
Elizabethtown,NC
Summary
Compassionate PCA recognized for ability to complete tasks efficiently and productively. Skilled in patient care, medication administration, and mobility assistance. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring high-quality care and support for clients in various settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA/CNA
West Bladen Assisted Living
Bladenboro, North Carolina
02.2020 - 01.2023
- Prepared patient chart for admission and compiled appropriate paperwork.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
- Collaborated with family members and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans for each patient's needs.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Answered questions from family members regarding patient's condition or care plan.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
Cook/Cleaner
Meltons restaurant
Elizabethtown, NC
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Requested supplies and equipment orders, explaining needs to managers.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
Cashier
Food Lion Grocery
Elizabethtown, North Carolina
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Processed efficient and accurate cash, check, debit and credit card payments using Point-of-Sale system.
- Performed opening and closing procedures including counting cash drawers and preparing deposits.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks.
- Kept check-out areas clean, organized and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.
- Verified customer age requirement for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
- Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
Education
GED -
Bladen Community College
Dublin, NC08-2018
Skills
- Emergency response
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Seizure precautions
- Oxygen therapy
- Vital signs monitoring
- Safety awareness
- Daily living assistance
- Physical therapy assistance
- Meal preparation
- Behavioral management
- Dementia care
- Patient documentation
- Nutrition monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Family support
Timeline
PCA/CNA
West Bladen Assisted Living
02.2020 - 01.2023
Cook/Cleaner
Meltons restaurant
01.2018 - 02.2019
Cashier
Food Lion Grocery
06.2017 - 01.2018
GED -
Bladen Community College